Everyone’s had a summer evening ruined by mosquitoes. Learn what really works to prevent that irritation. Fun and easy to read, The Mosquito Book: An Entertaining, Fact-Filled Look at the Dreaded Pesky Bloodsuckers by Brett Ortler contains everything you need to understand– and avoid–mosquitoes .A review of CDC-recommended repellents and products A rundown of junk products, superstitions and other “repellents” that don’t work.
- A simple introduction to the science of mosquitoes
- A review of mosquito-borne diseases, including malaria and West Nile virus
Amazing mosquito-related facts: Did you know that the U.S. military issued mosquito-related propaganda during World War II? One of the artists they hired was none other than Dr. Seuss. You’ll find this fact and many more in The Mosquito Book: An Entertaining, Fact-Filled Look at the Dreaded Pesky Bloodsuckers .
